> I wrote a C program that converts a text file of numbers to a binary 
> file of floats, or vice-versa.  It's attached.  It's all in one file, 
> so you just have to compile that file and make an executable called 
> "convert" or "convert.exe"
>
> Then, say you have a chromosome file named "savedchromes".  You just 
> type the commmand:
> convert savedchromes
> and you get a file called savedchromes.txt which consists of the same 
> values in text form.  You can then email that file to someone whos 
> floats are not binary compatible.  He will then give the command:
> convert savedchromes.txt
> He will get a binary file named savedchromes.txt.bin which is 
> compatible with his machine.  He can rename the file to something more 
> convenient if he wishes.
>
> m

Isn't it better to avoid the confusion and let the programs save and 
load in ascii ?



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